The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive actual overview of the current approach to acute coronary syndromes diagnostics, therapeutics and secondary prevention. Authors stress early diagnosis, risk stratification, indication and timing of interventional therapy. It is not an intention to provide detailed description of all clinical studies implemented recently in the field of acute coronary syndromes.

        Key words: acute coronary syndromes, unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, interventional therapy.